A view of Commonwealth stadium during a 2012 football game between the Kentucky Wildcats and the South Carolina Gamecocks at Commonwealth Stadium.

Written by

Jonathan Lintner
jlintner@courier-journal.com

University of Kentucky officials, in response to national security trends over the past six months, on Thursday announced changes to Commonwealth Stadium policies ahead of the 2013 season.

Starting with the Wildcats' Sept. 7 home opener, backpacks and large bags will no longer be allowed in the stadium. And bags that do comply to the new security code - those smaller than 13.5 inches by 10.7 inches - must fit in a measuring bin at the stadium entrance.

"Safety and security are critical components of that experience, and these new procedures represent industry-standard best practices for ...